Protected classes under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) include:
- Race
- Color
- Ancestry
- National origin
- Religion
- Creed
- Age (40 or older)
- Disability (mental and physical)
- Sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions)
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Gender expression
- Medical condition
- Genetic information
- Marital status
- Military or veteran status
FEHA makes it unlawful to discriminate against individuals based on these categories and protects those who oppose discrimination or assert their rights under FEHA from retaliation.
